Star's Properties Seized due to SVO Support: Who Else Among the Celebs with Ukrainian Roots Speaks for Russia?
Stars of Ukrainian Descent Showing Support for the Special Military Operation (SVO)
It seems the world of showbiz isn't immune to the political turmoil. Here's a lowdown on some celebs with Ukrainian roots who've made waves by voicing their support for Russia amidst the ongoing SVO. Let's dive in!
Povaliy Loses Hearth and Home After Siding with Russia
With a birthplace in the Kyiv region, Taissia Povaliy took a bold stance towards Russia after the SVO kicked off. She even acquired a Russian passport, claiming many Ukrainians embraced the SVO and considering Zelensky's politics as a deceit. Not surprisingly, an October 2024 Ukrainian court stripped her of her property and rights to songs like "Bhusinki lyubvi", "Obnimu tebya", and more. Seven land plots in Kyiv region, a residential house, and a BMW X5 car were seized as consequences. Povaliy, who's always been on the side of the truth, stated, "That's why I'm with Russia. Living in Kyiv, I understood that we were being destroyed, and it's getting worse every day."
Stotskaya's Affection for Putin Heats up Controversy
A star in the making from Kyiv, Anastasia Stotskaya, found herself in troubles when the "Peacemaker" database welcomed her in 2018. After her performance in Donetsk and Luhansk, she has been unable to return to her own dacha. However, she expressed only momentary sorrow about the SVO, with some videos hinting her sympathy for Vladimir Putin. In one of her videos, Stotskaya and friends are seen strolling around Moscow, enthusiastically kissing a phone case adorned with Putin's image. In April 2022, Stotskaya participated in a charity performance supporting the special operation in Ukraine.
Polunin Plays the Angel Card for Putin
Sergei Polunin, a dancer hailing from Kherson, leaves no ambiguity about his support for the SVO in Ukraine. With a tattoo of Putin's portrait on his body, he considers the Russian president to be an angel sent by God. "Putin is an angel to me. I see him as an angel sent from above, this leader is truly from God, he is given to Russia, probably for some good deeds, we deserve him, we've gone through our trials and tribulations," confessed Polunin.
Nikita Dzhigurda: Aging Warrior
A 63-year-old actor born in Kyiv, Nikita Dzhigurda has backed Russia's actions in Ukraine since the SVO started. Dzhigurda attempted to offer himself as a sniper to destroy drones but was refused due to his age. Despite missing the battlefield, he continues to support the front, visiting Donbass five times to supply humanitarian aid, UAZ vehicles, medications, drones, and performing for soldiers.
Gosha Kutsenko: A Patriotic Actor
Gosha Kutsenko, a 57-year-old actor born in Zaporizhzhia, openly supported Russia during the special operation in Ukraine. Kutsenko performed for families of SVO participants and visited hospitals where Russian military personnel are recovering, believing that concerts help soldiers distract and cope with their negative emotions. In 2023, Vladimir Putin awarded Kutsenko the Order "For Merit in Culture and Arts".
Vitaly Gogunsky: The Mixed Emotions
Born in Kremenchuk, Vitaly Gogunsky spent most of his life in Russia. Since the SVO's inception, he's been a staunch supporter, viewing Ukrainians as trapped within an "information dome" with misguided ideas. Due to his stance, communication with many Ukrainian friends and relatives has faded. The SBU opened a criminal case against Gogunsky, who may face up to 12 years in prison in Ukraine for calling for changes to the country's borders, collaboration, and war propaganda.
Garmash Sings in Crimea for SVO Heroes
66-year-old actor Sergey Garmash was born in Kherson but considers himself Russian. In June 2022, he traveled to Kherson to help their theater operations, and in August, he performed for families of SVO participants in Sevastopol and Simferopol. "I want to greet you on this sacred land. Thank you, and a deep bow to our defenders," said the actor. Garmash remembered his happy childhood in Kherson, where he enjoyed watching Soviet directors' children's films.
Yakovleva's Father Passed Away Amidst SVO
Elena Yakovleva, born in the Zhytomyr region, lost her military-officer father after the SVO started. After the tragedy and without providing specifics, she appealed to the authorities for permission to bury her father. In January 2023, the actress emphasized, "I am an absolute patriot, and I have 'not a single doubt that Russia is right' in its actions on Ukraine." In response, Ukraine added Yakovleva to its sanctions list for publicly advocating for aggressive war, recognizing Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine, and occupying Ukrainian territory.
Stay tuned for more updates and delve deeper into the lives of Ukrainian celebrities with Ukrainian roots. Remember, this article is presented for entertainment purposes and intends neither to praise nor criticize the mentioned celebrities' political views. Let's encourage a healthy discussion and understanding among us!
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- Tragically, Taissia Povaliy's property and rights to several songs were restored to the Ukrainian government in October 2024 due to her vocal support for Russia amidst the ongoing SVO.
- In 2022, social-media posts and videos surfaced showing Anastasia Stotskaya expressing sympathy for Vladimir Putin and supporting a charity performance for the special operation in Ukraine.
- Sergei Polunin, a celebrities with Ukrainian roots, gained attention for his unwavering support of Putin, going so far as to get a tattoo of the Russian president's portrait on his body.
- Despite facing sanctions and potential imprisonment in Ukraine, Vitaly Gogunsky remains a vocal supporter of Russia's actions in 2022, causing a rift in his relationships with many Ukrainian friends and relatives.
